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Basic & Clinical Sciences BCS10

With an understanding of basic and clinical sciences, in particular to understand and apply knowledge of:

TITLE	CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Code	BCS10
Learning Outcome	Understand and apply knowledge of clinical psychology relevant to ophthalmic practice. Understand the psychology of vision to a basic standard and how psychological problems can become manifest with ophthalmic symptoms. Recognise factors that might affect the mental state, including discrimination or exclusion. Recognise when a patient’s mental state is disturbed and make appropriate arrangements for the patient’s care. Understand the psychological impact of screening for ophthalmic disease, particularly in the context of pre-existing systemic conditions e.g. diabetes.
Assessment	Part 2 FRCOphth
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Target Year of Achievement	Year 7
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